Proverbs 29:16-26

16 When the wicked are multiplied , transgression increaseth : but the righteous shall see their fall.
17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest ; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
18 Where there is no vision, the people perish : but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
19 A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.
22 An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
23 A man's pride shall bring him low : but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.
25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe .
26 Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.

Footnotes 3

  • [a]. perish: or, is made naked
  • [b]. safe: Heb. set on high
  • [c]. the rulers...: Heb. the face of a ruler
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